The Laurel of Asheville‘s Community Events Calendar

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The Laurel of Asheville is a lifestyle magazine focused on the arts, culture, and communities of Western North Carolina, and submitted events should fall within this context. If your event occurs over several days, please submit multiple events. Events extending beyond a month will not be accepted. All submissions are subject to editorial approval and edits for clarity and style before being published online. If you are going to include a photograph, please be certain that you have the rights to utilize that image. If there is a question about image rights, we may remove the image. Also, images should be no larger than 2000 pixels wide. Large images will prevent the event from being submitted. Please allow up to 5 days for your even to be posted. If you encounter difficulties submitting an event, please email [email protected].

Free Valentine’s Market in the Greenhouses at Ross Farm

Ross Farm (Formally Jack Young Greenhouse) 91 Holbrook Road, Candler

LOVE IN BLOOM: Ross Farm is hosting Western North Carolina's Most Unique Valentine's Event—Featuring Highland Cow Kisses! This is the right place for all things love. Mark your calendars for […]

Free

The Little Crafty at the NC Arboretum

The North Carolina Arboretum 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville

The North Carolina Arboretum, The Big Crafty, and ArtsAVL are excited to announce The Little Crafty, a new, intimate craft market celebrating regional artists, nature-inspired making, and the creative spirit […]

Free

Simply Charmed

Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United States

This is the perfect way to spend a part of your day while visiting our downtown Asheville metalsmithing studio and gallery. Come stamp and hammer a charm to your liking! […]

$45.00

Art League of Henderson County – Exhibit Opening

Art Place Gallery 730 Locust Street, Hendersonville

Art Place Gallery celebrates a new exhibit featuring fiber artworks from regional artists. The exhibit also showcases members’ 2D and 3D artwork including painting, drawing, jewelry, sculpture, and ceramic work […]

Free

Eyes Up Here Comedy: Galentine’s Day Edition

Ginger's Revenge 829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United States

Modelface Comedy presents Eyes Up Here Comedy at Ginger's Revenge! The perfect show for everyone celebrating Galentine’s Day! Eyes Up Here Comedy is a night featuring all femme comedians and […]

$18

David Childers & Dylan Walshe at The White Horse

The White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC, United States

North Carolina Hall Of Fame inductee, David Childers, with Irish singer songwriter, Dylan Walshe

$20

Weekly Sunday Scrabble

Stephens Lee Recreation Center 30 George Washington Carver Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

Your favorite word game! Maybe you enjoy Wordle, or Boggle, or Words with Friends, or online Scrabble! Or maybe you just remember enjoying Scrabble in the past! We have all […]

Free

Jazz Is for Everyone – Free to Be: The Rise of the Artist

Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville

A Lecture Demonstration Series for the Curious, the New, and the Devotee Sun, Feb 8 • 3 pm | 60 Minutes In the late 1950s and ’60s, musicians like John […]

The Misfit Improv Comedy Show

NC Stage Company 15 Stage Ln, Asheville

Asheville’s best improvisers bring you a fast-paced, interactive comedy show full of scenes, songs, and games—all based on your suggestions. The second half features a fully improvised musical. Come laugh […]

$15

Simply Charmed – Drop-In

Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United States

**Show up at Ignite Jewelry Studios anytime between 11pm and 3pm to make your charms! This is the perfect way to spend a part of your day while visiting our […]

$45.00

Stella Cole Sings the Great American Songbook

Parker Concert Hall 349 Andante Ln, Brevard

With a velvet voice and old-soul charm, Stella Cole brings timeless jazz standards to life in an evening brimming with elegance and warmth. A rising star whose performances have captivated […]

Spirited Improv Group 6 Week Series

emberlight 82 Sanctuary Rd., Swannanoa, NC, United States

Spirited Improv is a conscious, community-centered experience where we come together to grow through improvisation. Using improv as a living practice, we explore presence, creative expression, and authentic connection in […]

$180.00

Standup Comedy Picture Show: Valentine’s Edition

PULP Under The Orange Peel 103 Hilliard Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

Standup Comedy Picture Show: Valentine’s edition with all headlining comics Comics on the show do stand up with slideshow pictures to illustrate their sets. This is sure to keep you […]

$18

20th Anniversary Exhibition | Reception

WCU Bardo Arts Center 199 Centennial Drive, Cullowhee, NC, United States

Celebrate the WCU Fine Art Museum’s 20th Anniversary at our February 12 reception, from 5-7 pm. This special exhibition traces the Museum’s journey from its roots in the Belk and […]

Free

Thomas Wolfe Short Story Discussion: “His Father’s Earth”

Thomas Wolfe Memorial 52 N. Market Street, Asheville, NC, United States

Join us in person at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial or via Zoom! If you have ever been interested in reading Thomas Wolfe, our annual Short Story Discussions are a fantastic […]

Tarot Card Readings at the Salt Cave

Asheville Salt Cave 12 Eagle St., Asheville, North Carolina

Join Malorie, Certified Life Coach, Tarot Reader, and Astrologer, at Asheville Salt Cave for a transformative tarot experience. Receive a 10-minute reading designed to help you release the energy of […]

$15

Mixed Metal Mountain Bracelet

Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United States

Join us at Ignite Jewelry Studios in downtown Asheville for a hands-on brass and silver bracelet workshop. You’ll choose your design, then solder (yep with a torch), sand, polish, and […]

$165.00

Galentines Open House

SHARED LANGUAGE STUDIOS 115 Elk Mountain Road, Woodfin, NC 28804 115 Elk Mountain Rd, Suite A, Asheville, NC, United States

✨ Be our Galentine ✨ Grab your besties and meet us at the studio for bubbles, vintage treasures, home goods and permanent jewelry by Sparked With Love. Come get linked […]

Free

Ascension Closing Reception

Tryon Arts & Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Rd., Tryon, NC, United States

Tryon Arts & Crafts School announces the exhibition Ascension by Jennifer Bueno, Kit Paulson, and Kimberly Thomas, which will run from January 13 through February 15, 2026. The exhibit coincides […]

Free

Ascension Closing Reception

Tryon Arts & Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Rd., Tryon, NC, United States

Tryon Arts & Crafts School announces the exhibition Ascension by Jennifer Bueno, Kit Paulson, and Kimberly Thomas, which will run from January 13 through February 15, 2026. The exhibit coincides […]

Free

5th Annual FuseFest: A Weekend Fused Glass Symposium

Tryon Arts & Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Rd., Tryon, NC, United States

Experience the Art of Fused Glass Welcome to FuseFest 2026! Join us for a weekend-long celebration of fused glass art at the beautiful Tryon Arts and Crafts School (TACS) in […]

$395 – $425

Valentine’s Burlesque Class for Adults | Black Mountain Arts

Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United States

Sparkle, Sass & Confidence This Valentine’s – Burlesque Workshop Feb 13 Treat yourself to an unforgettable evening of sparkle, sass, and sophistication this Valentine's season! Join Claire for a sultry […]

$25

Modelface Comedy Presents Eric Neumann: Friday The 13th Comedy

French Broad River Brewery 101 Fairview Rd., Asheville, NC, United States

Modelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville and this week we have headliner Eric Neumann from NYC for Friday the 13th Comedy! Eric Neumann […]

$18

Galentine’s Day Polymer Clay Earrings Workshop | Black Mountain Arts

Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United States

Celebrate Friendship with a Hands-On Polymer Earrings Workshop – Feb 14 Celebrate friendship and creativity this Galentine's Day at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts! Join us for a […]

$55

Gather Valentine’s Day Art Market in Burnsville

Hearth Glass and Gallery 410 W Main Street Burnsville, NC, 28714, Burnsville

This Valentine's Day market will feature emerging artists and makers, along with a tea vendor and food truck. Visitors can browse and buy handmade ceramics, jewelry, textiles, woodwork, and more. […]

Free

Local Cloth Valentine’s Day Make + Take

Local Cloth 408 Depot Street, Asheville

Stop by the Local Cloth Retail Shop for a little extra fiber love on Saturday, February 14 (Valentine’s Day) during the River Arts District’s Second Saturday. While you shop our […]

Free

Valentine Luminary ~ Clay Class

Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old Fort

Share a creative night that truly lights you up! In this workshop, you and your partner will become brighter together as you make slab-rolled ceramic valentine luminaries. Each couple will […]

$75.00

Intuitive Collage Art with Lorelle Bacon

Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old Fort

This is not only an interesting way to create unique artwork, but it also allows us to tap into our inner selves and intuition. We will intuit the meaning of […]

$75.00

Heads, Hearts, and Hands in Bloom: A Family Workshop

Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United States

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with creativity, connection, and color at Hearts & Hands in Bloom, a joyful family art workshop led by beloved artist Tommy Simpson. Parents and children will work […]

$20

Asheville Symphony Masterworks 4: Scottish

First Baptist Church of Asheville 5 Oak Street, Asheville, NC, United States

Two performances: 2pm and 8pm James Lowe, guest conductor Geneva Lewis, violin Three composers paint a vivid portrait of rugged Caledonia: Scottish composer Aileen Sweeney’s Glisk captures moments of fleeting […]

Family Love Fest with Wht’s Shaking Music

The Mule at Devi's Foot Brewing 131 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville

Will you be our Valentine? Because we've got a sweet show planned for Pre-K and cool kids of all ages ... it's Family Love Fest on Valentine's Day (Saturday, February […]

Free

Where Love Gathers- A Valentine’s Community Supper

The Farm - A Gathering Place 215 Justice Ridge Road, Candler, NC, United States

Where Love Gathers: a Valentine’s 4-course dinner made for couples, friends, and the whole community, hosted at The Farm in Candler, NC. Where Love Gathers is a Valentine’s dinner experience […]

Bassist Hilliard Greene & Pianist Michael Jefry Stevens

Mars Landing Arts Center 37 Library Street, Mars Hill

NYC-based Hillard Greene brings his program "Black Spirituals Until the Civil War) to Mars Landing Arts Center. This performance in words and music brings to light the significance and beauty […]

Don’t Tell Comedy South Slope (special Valentine’s show)

The Funkatorium 147 Coxe Ave, Asheville

Show Details This show will be at an indoor location. No Outside Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Dinner and snacks available for purchase Non-alcoholic drinks will be […]

$25